Gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective educator or leader in health care with a flexible program designed for working professionals.
Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid Master of Science in Nursing program prepares you for advanced practice as health educators, consultants, and administrative leaders. Throughout the program, you’ll broaden your knowledge and skills so that you can serve as an effective leader in various educational and health care settings.
The Hybrid MS in Nursing program is achievable and especially convenient for busy working adults like you. The program format includes online courses designed to give working nurses the greatest access to education with flexibility. Additionally, you will attend a two-day immersion event on campus at the start of each year. The program also serves as a solid foundation, and provides a seamless pathway, if you are interested in pursuing a doctorate in any nursing practice or research-oriented graduate program.
Innovative, creative, advanced nurse leaders envision and chart paths forward in health care delivery, policy, education, and research. As an MSN-prepared nurse, you’ll be ready to practice as an educator, consultant, or administrative leader in a variety of organizational systems.
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032, adding about 1.8 million new jobs.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
California is one of the top paying states for postsecondary nursing instructors and teachers with an annual mean wage of $94,530.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Equipped with your MSN, you’ll be able to facilitate change in a variety of spaces, informed by theoretical foundations, competency-based assessment, role development, and goals for future initiatives.
Learn more about our program learning and quality outcomes.
As a graduate of Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid MS in Nursing program, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:
The MSN program has definitely helped me achieve my career goals. My long-term goal has been to teach while still working at the bedside. Once my MSN program was nearly completed, I was offered a position as an adjunct clinical instructor.
My favorite part about being in the program was the comradery with the other people in my program. We supported each other and cheered each other on. They were a major support system for me when the pressure was on.
All course instruction is delivered via an asynchronous online approach. Additionally, you will attend a two-day in person immersion event in early August every year to build community among students, staff, and faculty, increase familiarity with university resources, and generally prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid MS in Nursing program requires the following courses:
Semester 1 (Fall) | Units |
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NURS 601 Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice | |
NURS 602 Scientific Inquiry, Methods, and Scholarship | |
NURS 603 Healthcare Informatics |
Semester 2 (Spring) | Units |
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NURS 604 Health Equity, Systems of Power, and Population Health | |
NURS 605 Applying Principles of Patient Safety, Quality, and Highly Reliable Organizations | |
NURS 606 Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessments |
Semester 3 (Fall) | Units |
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N607 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Economic & Social Policy | |
N608 Leadership, Influence, and Change in Interprofessional Teams |
Semester 4 (Spring) | Units |
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N610 Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, and Assessment (3)* | |
N620 Resource Management for Cost Effective Healthcare (3)* | |
N693 Synthesis: Implementing the Advanced Practice Nursing Role (3) |
*Students are invited to take either N610 or N620 (or both)
Nursing faculty members in the Cal State East Bay Nursing Department hold clinical practice and organizational management expertise in numerous content areas, including medical-surgical, critical care, pediatric, obstetrics, mental health, gerontology, and community health nursing. Additionally, MSN faculty are actively engaged in research, conference presentations, publications, and leadership in local and national professional nursing organizations.
Josephine Juan, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNEcl
Dorie Mercado, DNP, MSHS, RN
The Hybrid MS in Nursing degree program is open to applicants with a:
Admission will be granted based upon the Admission Committee’s overall assessment of the student’s qualifications and academic/career potential, using the following criteria:
The application process requires two steps:
An interview will be arranged following the completion of both applications.
Please click on the Application Packet below for detailed instructions on the application process.
Term | Application Filing Period | Transcripts & Other Docs Due By |
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Fall 2025 | 10/1/2024-6/2/2025 | 6/2/2025 |
For international students, please refer to our International Application and Documents Deadlines.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
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Friday, November 8, 2024
10:30 – 11:30 AM PDT
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
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Area of study: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Ideal for: Working BSN nurses who want to expand practice and career opportunities
Program format: Hybrid
Number of courses: 10 courses; 30 units
Program length: Four semesters
Tuition costs: $21,417; $649 per unit (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.)
Please let us know if we can answer any questions about the Nursing program. Many answers can also be found in our online Support Center.